paa4 tau4爬頭爬头
Jyutpingpaa4 tau4
Yalepàh tàuh
Definition
To overtake, especially in driving or a race; to surpass someone who is ahead.
colloquialtransportwork
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of passing a vehicle on the road, this term is frequently used metaphorically in professional or social contexts. It describes someone who jumps ahead of others in a queue, skips a step in a process, or achieves success faster than their peers. It carries a slightly negative connotation of being impatient or disregarding established order.
Examples
The car in front is overtaking very dangerously.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe overtaking someone in a race or a game, as it is strictly reserved for traffic or metaphorical social advancement. For competitive sports, use 超越 instead.
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